Time in government
22 years • 5 months • 3 weeks • 2 days
Slovenia DeSUS: Latest polls, election results and positions
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Democratic Party of Pensioners of Slovenia
RE
Slovenia
Centre-Left
Europhile
Founded 1991
DeSUS is a centrist interest party in Slovenia, primarily positioning itself as the political representative of the older generation and pensioners. It combines social democratic principles in social policy with a pragmatic, ideologically flexible approach when forming government coalitions.
Values and Ideology
The foundation of DeSUS rests on the principles of social justice and intergenerational solidarity. Its philosophy is rooted in the belief that the state has a duty of care towards citizens who have contributed throughout their lives. The party views the welfare state as the bedrock of a stable nation, advocating for a robust public sector that guarantees social security. DeSUS explicitly rejects ideological divides and partisan conflicts between the left and right.
Political Priorities
DeSUS's agenda is consistently focused on securing and increasing pensions, expanding the public healthcare system, and enhancing elder care services. The party actively opposes the privatization of medical services and advocates for state investments in accessible housing. Its core demographic includes seniors, pensioners, and socially vulnerable groups. DeSUS practices a form of client-focused politics in the best sense, mobilizing a reliable electorate that seeks state-guaranteed security and stability in a rapidly changing economic landscape.
Role in the Political System
Within the Slovenian party system, DeSUS traditionally operates as a 'kingmaker.' Its ideological flexibility has allowed it to form coalitions with both left-liberal and conservative forces, primarily to secure direct concessions for pensioners. This delicate balancing act between adaptability and its potential for leverage challenges the political system. While critics accuse the party of lacking principles, DeSUS contributes to stability by upholding democratic institutions, yet it structurally suffers from the strain of constantly shifting alliances.
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Election
Vote share
Seats
2024
9 June 2024
Worst result
Vote share
2.2 %
-3.5
Seats
0
±0
2019
26 May 2019
Vote share
5.7 %
+0.8
Seats
0
-5
2018
3 June 2018
Vote share
4.9 %
-5.2
Seats
5
-5
2014
13 July 2014
Best result
Vote share
10.1 %
+2.0
Seats
10
+9
2014
25 May 2014
Vote share
8.1 %
+1.1
Seats
1
-5
2011
4 December 2011
Vote share
7.0 %
-0.2
Seats
6
+6
2009
7 June 2009
Vote share
7.2 %
-0.3
Seats
0
-7
2008
21 September 2008
Vote share
7.5 %
+3.5
Seats
7
+3
2004
3 October 2004
Vote share
4.0 %
-1.2
Seats
4
±0
2000
15 October 2000
Vote share
5.2 %
+0.9
Seats
4
-1
1996
10 November 1996
Vote share
4.3 %
Seats
5
All elections since 1945 in which DeSUS participated. Click a row to see election details.
1990
1995
2000
2005
2010
2015
2020
2025
Today
Led government
Involved in government
Not in government
Share since 1990
56 %
Cabinets led
0
-
Coalition involvements
10
22 years • 5 months • 3 weeks • 2 days
Jansa III
3 March 2020 – 18 December 2020 · 9 months 15 days
47 of 90 seats
Sarec
17 August 2018 – 3 March 2020 · 1 year 6 months
15 of 90 seats
Cerar
25 August 2014 – 17 August 2018 · 3 years 11 months
46 of 90 seats
Bratusek
20 March 2013 – 25 August 2014 · 1 year 5 months
52 of 90 seats
Jansa II
28 January 2012 – 20 March 2013 · 1 year 1 month
50 of 90 seats
Pahor I
21 November 2008 – 27 June 2011 · 2 years 7 months
50 of 90 seats
Jansa I
3 December 2004 – 21 November 2008 · 3 years 11 months
49 of 90 seats
Rop II
8 April 2004 – 3 December 2004 · 7 months 25 days
49 of 90 seats
Rop I
19 December 2002 – 8 April 2004 · 1 year 3 months
58 of 90 seats
Drnovsek V
27 February 1997 – 7 June 2000 · 3 years 3 months
49 of 90 seats
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